With anything you learn, when you get that qualification, you feel extremely proud and that success also raises your estimation of your own self. But does that qualification really mean that you know about that topic? Some would say yes but others would say no, as theory really does need to be followed up with practice. So, if you have learnt a language in a college setting, you really would benefit from visiting that country to put your theory into practice. Some teachers of Spanish now complement the classroom learning …CONTINUE READING

If you’re studying Spanish in Spain, the chances are you need accommodation and this is an integral part of the overall learning plan, so getting it right will enhance that learning experience.  While looking for accommodation for just you might seem fairly easy, what about if you’re travelling with others and want to stay together as a group? We all have different needs, so now some extra planning will have to go into finding the right place. So what do you look for in temporary accommodation?   Proximity to the …CONTINUE READING

Spain is a country famous for its fiestas and ferias! Most are usually based on religion, like the Semana Santa celebrations, and some on tradition, such as La Tomatina. Some are famous worldwide, such as the San Fermin festival (during which the Running of the Bulls takes place) and some are simply crazy, like the goat-throwing festival of Zamora, where a live goat is hurled from the church tower and caught by the crowd beneath (it was banned in 2002). Additionally, each town has its own feria once a year- …CONTINUE READING

When it comes to choosing the most suitable Spanish language package in Spain, it can be either a straightforward task, or it can be really difficult and it all boils down to what knowledge you already have at your fingertips. If you’re learning from scratch, one of the first fears with trying to book a successful course is the language itself. Will the phone calls I make be met with a foreign voice? How many times am I likely to hang up in frustration? Which part of Spain will offer …CONTINUE READING

Need an excuse to skip off to Spain to learn Spanish? Here are seven good ones… 1. Spanish is not really a foreign language anymore English may still be the world’s most spoken language, but Spanish is quickly taking over other non-English languages. Why? Because so many people in emerging economies and major business sectors (like finance, import-export, travel and leisure, entertainment, recruitment, medicine and journalism) speak Spanish. There’s a big market out there if you want to create business or get a really good job. The British Council recently …CONTINUE READING

Need an excuse to skip off to Spain to learn Spanish? Here are seven good ones… 1. Spanish is not really a foreign language anymore English may still be the world’s most spoken language, but Spanish is quickly taking over other non-English languages. Why? Because so many people in emerging economies and major business sectors (like finance, import-export, travel and leisure, entertainment, recruitment, medicine and journalism) speak Spanish. There’s a big market out there if you want to create business or get a really good job. The British Council recently …CONTINUE READING

What can I expect from Malaga as a city? Exuberant, lively and contemporary, yet filled with history! That’s Malaga for you. The city positively pulses with modern Spanish city life in a setting of antique buildings and Moorish architecture. Did you know that people from Malaga are referred to as “boquerones” (anchovies), both by other Spaniards and by the locals themselves? El boqueron is a fish typical to the area and you’ll find it served in various ways in Malaga’s restaurants and tapas bars, from boquerones al vinagre to fritura …CONTINUE READING

You know that you want to learn Spanish in Spain, but which city is the best? This question is perhaps one of the most difficult questions to answer, but it’s absolutely one of the most important questions to answer correctly. The correct answer is: there isn’t one. Each of the language school locations offered by UniSpain is a great candidate to being your perfect destination, but what makes one destination the perfect city is a decision that is up to you. When you are ready to make the decision of …CONTINUE READING

ibNightlife in Spain is bigger and better than anywhere else in the world, guaranteed. Those who have been, know that getting home in daylight is more the norm than the exception! Whether you love the sound of groovy beats in an open-air beach club, or a marathon tapas and pub crawl in the trendy centre of a metropolis, the Iberian peninsula offers world class shindigs for just about every taste. We have compiled a Top 5 list of Spanish party cities, complete with tips on bar and club districts that …CONTINUE READING

If you want to buy shoes, you go to the shoe store, right?  So, if you want to learn the Spanish language, why not go to Spain?  Learning directly in the country where this globally-spoken language was born will allow you to grasp the language, as well as the rich, diverse culture. Spanish is the official language in 21 countries around the world with over 480 million native and non-native speakers, making it the most popular Romance language.  In the US alone there are over 35 million Spanish speaking people.  …CONTINUE READING